Payal Fashion – Dhokra
Dhokra art, also known as bell metal craft, is a famous traditional craft of Odisha, known for its non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax technique, practiced for over 4,000 years in India. The name “Dhokra” comes from the Dhokra Damar tribes of West Bengal. Inspired by folk culture, Dhokra motifs feature small figurines of horses, drummers, tribal deities, and plaques, primarily made from brass scrap.
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product description
Dhokra art is the famous art of Odisha. Dhokra is also knows as bell metal craft. Odisha is best for Dhokra metal casting which is an important traditional craft. Dhokra is non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique. This sort of metal casting has been used in india for over 4,000 years and is still used. The name ‘Dhokra’ is derived from the dhokra damar tribes of West Bengal who originally practised this art form. The motifs that are mostly used for Dhokra are inspired by folk culture. These are forms combine small figurines of horses, drummers, tribal deities and plaques. These art and jewellery are mainly made form brass scrap.
